Investigating the travel and tourism sector:
Private sector organisations: Most travel and tourism businesses belong to the private sector. The main objective of private sector organisations is to make profit. Tourism is said to be the world's largest employer, and in the UK 10% of the employment is in the tourism sector. Some examples of Private sector organisations are: 1.) Thomas Cook 2.) Alton Towers 3.) Holiday inn 4.) Virgin Trains 5.) British Airways 6.) London Eye Public sector organisations: Public sector organisations are funded by the national and local government. The aim of the public sector is to educate, inform and provide a service to its customers. DCMS (Department of culture, media and sport). Some examples of Public sector organisations are: 1.) Museums 2.) Visitor information Centres 3.) National gallery 4.) Regional development organisations Voluntary sector organisations: Voluntary sector organisations are often charities or trusts. They are funded mainly through their members, entrance fees to attractions, fundraising and donations. The aims of voluntary sector organisations are to preserve, protect and promote their cause. They are usually staffed by a mixture of paid managers, workers and volunteers. Some examples of Voluntary sector organisations are: 1.) The National trust 2.) Tourism concern 3.) Friends of Williamson's 4.) The Sealed knot |